Root canal is often a misunderstood treatment amongst dental patients. Patients often just leave the dental office the minute they realize that they will be requiring a root canal. However, it’s not true because root canal is the safest form of dental procedure that repairs damaged and infected teeth. People undergoing the therapy are less likely to become ill because there is no evidence connecting root canal with other diseases. The treatment includes cleaning of canals inside the tooth’s root. Earlier, the treatment used to be painful, however, advances in the dental industry have made it less painful and more convenient.

The alternative of root canal treatment includes extracting the tooth and replacing it with a dental implant or a removable partial denture.

Why Is a Root Canal Required?
There are multiple things that can damage the pulp or nerve of the tooth. A patient might come across symptoms that alert them to choose root canal, however, there are times when there is no symptom or warning sign experienced. Some of the common symptoms of needing a root canal are:

• Pain/toothache
• An abscessed tooth
• Deep cavity
• Trauma

Treatment requires 1-3 visits. During the treatment, our dentist will remove the diseased pulp. The pulp and root canal of the tooth are further cleaned and sealed. If the infected pulp is left untreated, pain and swelling can result. If the treatment is skipped, your tooth may have to be removed. During the process, our dentist will remove the infected pulp, carefully clean out and shape the inside of the tooth. Space is then filled and sealed to minimize the chances of infection. Once the treatment is accomplished successfully, your tooth will function just like any other tooth. You will be able to enjoy biting and chewing normally.

Root canal treatment is designed to reduce pain. Before the treatment, our dentist will give a local anesthetic to numb the infected tooth. The entire process is similar to cavity filling. The major reason people opt for a root canal is that unlike an implant, it is simple to keep your tooth and you can still benefit from having the structure of a dead tooth to chew food and speak properly.

To avoid any kind of complications after the procedure, you must talk to our dentists. Connect with our dentists today to find out if you actually need a root canal therapy and its advantages.

Book Appointment to find out which treatment might be best for you.